
"Before Ringo, The Beatles tried several other drummers. He wanted to leave The Hurricanes to join another group called "The Seniors. Ringo's group was at times sharing popularity with The Beatles and Gerry and the Pacemakers. The Hurricanes topped the bill at one of Liverpool's clubs, where The Beatles also had a gig. Rory Storm encouraged Richard to enhance his career by legally changing his name to Ringo Starr. He traveled from band to band, but he eventually landed a spot with "Raving Texans", which was a backing band for Rory Storm, later known as "Rory Storm & The Hurricanes", a popular band at that time Liverpool. Although he was self-taught, he was a good time-keeper, and developed an original beat with his signature accentuations, due to his left-handed manner of playing on the right-handed drum set. At that time he became known as Ritchie, and eventually became caught in the Liverpool's Skiffle craze. In 1957, together with Eddie Miles, he started his own band called 'Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group'.

He wanted to be in movies probably more so than the other members of The Beatles.
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Starr had dreamed of becoming a professional actor since his younger years. Eventually they made a much better group effort under the thorough management by Brian Epstein whose coaching helped consolidate their talents and mutual stimulation into beautiful teamwork. All four members were charismatic and individually talented artists, they sparked each other from the beginning. He quickly connected with the other three members of The Beatles, and contributed to their music and creativity with his easy-going personality, light humour, reliable drumming and inventive musicianship. Ringo filled the position of a drummer for The Beatles in the most critical time of the band's formation. Ringo's positive disposition as well as his drumming style played the pivotal role in shaping the famous image and music style of The Beatles as they are now known to the world, under the management of Brian Epstein and music producer George Martin. Ringo's steady and reliable drumming became essential in their studio sessions, as well as in their numerous and exhausting live performances across the world. Ringo contributed to their first hit in September of 1962, when The Beatles recorded Love Me Do, which charted in UK, and reached the top of the US singles chart. His on-stage presence and acting talent as well as his humor and musicianship was the essential part in formation and remarkable career of The Beatles. Ringo's musical originality as well as his inventive drumming patterns, time signatures and accentuations became essential to the sound of The Beatles. His original performing style evolved from adjusting his natural left-handed manner of playing to the right-handed drum set, and allowing his left hand lead in weaving a pattern tightly intertwined with the music of other players, and adding such enhancements as unusual accents and stops. Ringo Starr updated the role of a drummer in popular music, he made drummer an equal partner to the lead musicians, thus changing the whole paradigm in how the public saw drummers. Starr also supported charitable organizations with consideration to those who have special needs. The following year, on the anniversary of Harrison's death, Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Eric Clapton appeared in a Concert For George, to raise money for the support of Harrison's legacy in exploration of alternative lifestyles, views and philosophies. Ringo's old friend and band-mate George Harrison passed away on November 29, 2001, after a long battle against lung cancer. We have estimated Ringo Starr's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. So, how much is Ringo Starr worth at the age of 81 years old? Ringo Starr’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. His wife is Barbara Bach (27 April 1981 - present), Maureen Starkey (11 February 1965 - 17 July 1975) ( divorced) ( 3 children) Familyīarbara Bach (27 April 1981 - present), Maureen Starkey (11 February 1965 - 17 July 1975) ( divorced) ( 3 children) Ringo Starr Height, Weight & MeasurementsĪt 81 years old, Ringo Starr height is 5' 7" (1.7 m). He is a member of famous Actor with the age 81 years old group.

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Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old? Popular As Discover Ringo Starr's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) was born on 7 July, 1940 in Liverpool, Merseyside, England, UK, is an Actor, Soundtrack, Producer.
